Game Art (not to be confused with graphics engine)

[Rayx]

<DIV>All these new fixes, updates, so-called content upgrades adventure packs..  why dont they spend some time with the game artwork?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Its a shame that a game with such a fantastic graphics engine suffers from some of the worst artwork in any of the top mmorpgs.  A running joke I have with a few friends is that SOE's artists suck so bad.. they leave the character appearance totally up to the players to design <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>seriously, there isnt a single cool piece of gear in this game.  some of the more decent pieces require an extreme amount of grinding, guild level what have you to obtain.  adding a little sparkle flare doesnt cut it either.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>you look at other games like guild wars, lineage 2, world of warcraft, Eve and you can tell they have some very talented artists.  theres a lot of cool gear for all classes.  in most cases you dont need to spend a god aweful amount of time to find something to make you look original.  this isnt so in EQ2</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>been following the threads on this subject for some time now and im wondering if its ever gonna change?  dont let such a good graphics engine go to waste on such dull looking gear..</DIV>

[Valg]

<DIV>completely agree, it is pretty sad. shields that all look exactly the same. bows that all look exactly the same. swords, hammers, well everything. the only thing that really even changes when you level is your armor. but of course theres not really that much difference in that either.</DIV>

[Birdrunn]

<DIV><FONT color=#ff0000>Agree 100%.</FONT></DIV>

[jarlaxle8]

<P>I fully agree as well. The engine is great, but there's not really any flashy looking item. Quested items with special names should have some special appearance. Pristine crafted items too. And certainly imbued things; they should have a glow. Show that there's a gleaming strike on the weapon! Same with other imbued things.</P> <P>---------------------------<BR>Ryilan<BR>Wood Elf Ranger 24<BR>Woodworker 20<BR>Riverwind Alliance<BR>Runnyeye<BR>---------------------------</P>

[Inoran]

i have nothing usefull to add, except that i aggree 100% with the previous posters I hope this will be changed soon, although i'm pretty sure it will change, someday, i only hope it's more likely tomorrow then a few years from now !!! <div></div>

[korruptidsoul]

<P>As with everyone else, I completely agree with the OP. I was very disapointed to see so many items all carrying the same look. Please SONY take the time to give us some new looks. You spent the time developing a great Character Creation, but once in game and suited up we all pretty much look the same. </P> <P>We all KNOW you are capable of better. Don't prove us wrong.</P>

[Azr]

Ahh yes i agree %100 i mean come on, please art developers do something nice! I love over-the-top looking stuff... but why is there the same design for all the high-end swords? Like Berik, Sword of Thunder looks EXACTLY the same as Ghoulbane, and thats the same look as crafted swords too! The first next-generation MMORPG to come along with nice art-work using a next-gen graphics engine im there, im hoping you the art developers will do something! <div></div>